Nursing Practices

Nursing Practices 2012 Assessment Item 2: Essay.

ESSAY MARKING CRITERIA	Breakdown	MARK	Total Mark for section
Component Essay Parts	Introduction has an opening sentence to contextualise the aim of the essay. (1) Key areas to be discussed during the essay are outlined succinctly. (1) Body of the essay has a logical progression. (1) Conclusion summarised the key points outlined in the essay. (1) Conclusion states what inferences can be drawn from the body of the essay without offering any new information. (1)		/5
		TOTAL	/5
Content Identifies the key concepts (themes) of relevance throughout:
To spread of infection and the potential or real infection control risks to the clients and staff.	Describes how this type of general infection can be spread within health care facilities. (8) Can include small section on type and incidence of infection (no more than 2/8 marks) Type of infection Chain of infection Patient susceptibility Environmental issues Outlines the possible risks to residents and/or nursing staff. (2)		/10
To hygiene maintenance and manual handling risks for both clients and staff	Describes how to specifically care for a patient with this type of infection when discussing hygiene needs including skin care. (5) Consider the changes to mobility and manual handling needs that might occur when caring for a patient with this type of infection. (3) Outline any potential risks to the patient and staff that are identified with both hygiene maintenance and manual handling. (2)		/10
To nutritional management in relation to the client.	Outline key elements of nutritional management for a patient with this type of infection (6), including monitoring and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance for Mrs Hetherington during your shift (4).		/10
To ‘best practices’ in infection control in clinical environments.	Discuss “best practice” management in infection control for controlling and/or preventing the spread of this infection in clinical environments.		/10
Provides a theoretical basis for argument and justifies statements with relevant research / evidence based literature	When discussing the content in section 1-4, use appropriate literature to support each your statements. (3 for each section)		/12
Demonstrates the logical development of a well-argued position including argument and counter argument	When discussing the content in section 1-4, you have demonstrated the ability to analyse the evidence from a range of sources rather than descriptive details. (1-10 range)		/10
Provides rationale for clinical decision making.	Clear issues outlined in sections 1-4 with reasons given for the care that you have recommended. (8)		/8
		TOTAL	*/70*
Grammar and Structure
Presents a well organised and logical written paper	Easy to read with logical progression of ideas and concepts throughout. Key concepts clearly defined and explained.		/5
Demonstrates consistent and accurate use of paragraphing and sentence structure	Consistent throughout Spelling Paragraphing Sentence structure Grammar		/5
Demonstrates application of appropriate academic written language (objective, third person etc)	Academic language Objective Third person		/5
		TOTAL	/15
Referencing & Editorial Features
Demonstrates accurate and consistent application of APA 5^th or 6^th (Griffith) referencing style (6^th preferred)	Consistent and accurate use of: Correct layout of in-text references Correct layout of reference list No missing references from list or in text Correct layout of reference list (Separate page, alphabetical order).		/2
Use of current references (5 years or less) Minimum of 10 (as per guide for essay submission)			/2
Correct spelling/ page numbering/ front sheet details/line spacing/ word count requirements / font size	Submitted as outline is submission checklist: Title page with relevant information Correct word count included (in text references are included in the word count as per APA 6^th ed) Footer with student number and page numbers only Double line spacing and Size 12 font (Times New Roman or Arial) 17 cm Margins on all borders.		/6
		TOTAL	/10
TOTAL			/100